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A collection of 9-1 Maths GCSE Sample and Specimen questions from AQA, OCR, Pearson-Edexcel and WJEC Eduqas.
Name:
Total Marks:
[2]
1 𝑥3
b) Show that the equation 𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 = 1 can be arranged to give 𝑥 = −
4 4
[1]
1 𝑥𝑛 3
c) Starting with 𝑥0 = 0 , use the iteration formula 𝑥𝑛+1 = − twice, to find an
4 4
estimate for the solution of 𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 = 1
[3]
2. An approximate solution to an equation is found using this iterative process.
(𝑥𝑛 )3 − 3
𝑥𝑛+1 = and 𝑥1 = −1
8
𝑥2 =_______________
𝑥3 =_______________ [2]
[1]
[2]
b) Using
3
𝑥𝑛+1 = 3 + 2 with 𝑥0 = 3.2
𝑥𝑛
.................................................................................. [3]
[1]
[3]
b) By substituting your answer to part (a) into x3 + 5x - 8
comment on the accuracy of your solution to x3 + 5x - 8 = 0
[2]
www.justmaths.co.uk Iteration (H) - Version 2 January 2016
5. a) Complete the table for y = x 3 − 6x − 5.
[2]
b) (i) Between which two consecutive integers is there a solution to the equation
x 3 − 6x − 5 = 0?
Give a reason for your answer.
(ii) Choose a value of x between the two values you gave in part (b)(i).
Calculate the corresponding value of y .
(b)(ii) x = ................................
y = ................................ [2]
[1]
[2]
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Notes:
Please also note that the layout in terms of fonts, answer lines and space given
to each question does not reflect the actual papers to save space.
These questions have been collated by me as the basis for a GCSE working
party set up by the GLOW maths hub - if you want to get involved please get
in touch. The objective is to provide support to fellow teachers and to give you
a flavour of how different topics “could” be examined. They should not be used
to form a decision as to which board to use. There is no guarantee that a topic
will or won’t appear in the “live” papers from a specific exam board or that
examination of a topic will be as shown in these questions.
Links:
AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300
OCR http://ocr.org.uk/gcsemaths
Contents:
Pearson Edexcel – Sample Assessment Material, Specimen set 1 and Specimen set 2